To Compton from William Alchorne, rector of High-Ongar, Essex, informing him of his refusal to read the burial service over the body of a man who died in a drunken fit
MS. Rawl. C. 985, fol. 14
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Title
To Compton from William Alchorne, rector of High-Ongar, Essex, informing him of his refusal to read the burial service over the body of a man who died in a drunken fit
Shelfmark
MS. Rawl. C. 985, fol. 14
Summary
The Bishop has written at the foot of the letter, "It was well done."
Date
17 Nov 1682
Language
English
Physical extent
1 item
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Collection contents
Rawlinson C: History, Theology
Letters to Bishop Compton, almost entirely from Bishops in Scotland, with other papers, chiefly concerning the Church in Scotland
To Compton from William Alchorne, rector of High-Ongar, Essex, informing him of his refusal to read the burial service over the body of a man who died in a drunken fit
